Ed Sheeran – Don’t
Ed Sheeran – Don’t (2014)
Directed by: Emil Nava
Ed Sheeran’s “Don’t” is a candid track from his 2014 album, *×* (Multiply), blending R&B and hip-hop elements to narrate a personal story of betrayal and heartbreak. The song, co-written with Benny Blanco and produced alongside Rick Rubin, samples “Don’t Mess with My Man” by Lucy Pearl. It was released as the album’s second single on August 14, 2014, and achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 8 on the UK Singles Chart and becoming Sheeran’s first top 10 hit in the United States. The accompanying music video, directed by Emil Nava, premiered on August 4, 2014. It features dancer Phillip Chbeeb portraying a man who rises from poverty to wealth through expressive choreography, with Sheeran making a brief cameo appearance.
